as in soldier
a person engaged in military service
the condottieri who served as men-at-arms for the Italian city-states often sold their allegiance to the highest bidder
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Video shared on social media shows one soldier donning an Arizona Wildcat flag descending rapidly before rolling over upon impact.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025 -
Canned goods and other non-perishables had to be sent to our soldiers who were fighting for our freedom.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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Users can personalize the prompt by describing features, aesthetic or desired theme—such as space explorer, fantasy warrior or tech ninja.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first female, named Khaleesi after the warrior queen from Martin’s best-selling books and hit TV adaptation, was born more recently and is about three months old.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Ukraine has previously said Russia used first person-view (FPV) drones commonly found along the front lines to attack Ukrainian soldiers in defensive positions, forcing the fighters to move into the direct line of Russian artillery.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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After Affleck’s take on the Marvel hero, Netflix adapted the comic book about a blind lawyer turned crime fighter into a TV show.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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